Women's classics preview III: the Ardennes
A look ahead to a trio of World Tour races in the Ardennes, considering the route and contenders
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Best of British: the young Brits taking the World Tour by storm
Are they the last of a glut of talent inspired by London 2012? With the domestic scene in a state of disarray, there’s work to be done ahead of the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2027
The nearly-man, reinvented
An extended interview with Stefan Küng, where he talks about team time-trials, his thoughts on his team, racing for the win in the classics, and his loyal fan club
Opening weekend reflections
Looking back at the first two races of this year's spring Classics seasons, and drawing a few conclusions from the action
Food for thought: things we’ve learned in the early season
The early season has provided us with a smorgasbord of tasty morsels to savour thus far. From young talent to comebacks, here are a selection of the main talking points from the past couple of weeks of racing. Best served cold.
Barriers to entry: an uncomfortable absence for British Cycling
Of the six individual races that will take place across the weekend of the UCI Cyclocross World Championships, two of them will do so without British representation. Peter Barnes considers the repercussions of British Cycling's decision.
BACK in the Saddle
Too often, cycling's biggest races are missing the sport's top riders, as they suffer from illness and injury - some more than others. I consider who could be back to their best in 2025.
The winning formula
In this special one-off edition of the Kerstperiode Diaries, I take a look back at a memorable night under the floodlights of Diegem, which had all the ingredients of a race for the ages
The end is where we start from
Though Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel have been thrilling spectators for over decade, fans of CX are increasingly being forced to consider a future that doesn't include the dominant pair - I consider what it might mean for the sport
Come Rayner or shine
The Rayner Foundation is a charity which offers vital financial support to talented British riders seeking a pro contract in Europe. Featuring a chat with Joscelin Ryan, along with a flavour of their annual fundraising dinner, this piece sheds light on the important work of this organisation.
Reflections on living a race
There's nothing quite like being a small part of a living, breathing bike race. Looking back at the men's Tour of Britain, I reflect on many aspects of the race, including the disparity between teams, the blossoming of Remco Evenepoel, fun with the Beefeaters and logistical conundrums.
It’s purely euro vibes in the heat tent
Double Paralympic gold medallist on the road, para-cyclist Ben Watson sets his sights on the C3 time trial and road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Zürich this week. Anna McEwen caught up with him just before the Paralympics to delve into life behind the silverware.
Reasons to be cheerful
The closing stages of season are always a tough time for road cycling fans, but there's plenty to be grateful for as we hurtle headlong towards winter...
Slovenia's Golden Era: one year, three grand tours
Following Tadej Pogačar’s Giro-Tour double and Primož Roglič’s Vuelta win, for the fourth time in history one country has conquered all three male grand tours in the same season. Tristan Rees considers the past and present of national domination in men's road racing.
PILOT FISH: The Beginner’s Guide to the Tour de France Femmes
The first full episode of our new series guiding new, casual or curious cycling fans through the intricacies of the sport, find out everything you need to know about the 2024 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.
Agent of Chaos II: The Legacy Edition
The narrative around MVDP and his participation at the Tour de France has shifted quite dramatically over the past few months. As early as last December he said the Tour was ‘very inconvenient’ and once again in February, before the beginning of the road season, the Alpecin-Fenix rider stated that...
Tour de France 2021: Three-Word Preview
To coin a phrase drawn from American sports, sometimes life throws you a curveball. When you record a frankly top notch Tour de France preview for a podcast and the recorder cuts out after 20 minutes, that’s a prime example. Such a fate befell myself, Inigo Hawkings and Nathan...
Agent of Chaos: the Unfathomable Mindset of MVDP
The psychological burden of performing at the top level in any sport cannot be underestimated. It’s understandable that it’s sometimes neglected, given the physical strains that the body must endure, but it undeniably takes a master of both the physical and psychological to perform at an elite level...
The Giro, George and Me
It’s been a week since the 104th Giro d’Italia concluded yet its after-image lingers on. I, like many other devoted cycling fans, am trying to readjust to life no longer revolving around five hours of dramatic racing every day for three weeks solid. Even the quiet days had...
On the Deception of Time, as it Yields
The starter’s hand is a barricade, separating the rider from his conquest. The hand is raised in front of his face, fingers extended, slicing the sun’s rays into wedges that warm segments of his face as it dips in concentration. The clock ticks inexorably, time pressing forward, closing...
Giro d’Italia 2021: what have we learned?
The champagne has flowed, the twirly trophy has been awarded, and the (presumably pink) dust has settled on the 2021 edition of the Giro d’Italia. I can only speak for myself when I say it’s been absolutely exhausting, hasn’t it? As for the riders, those that made...
